Credit Controller

Credit Controller

Peterborough PE1 (Onsite role)

6 - 9 months contract may extend, in line with business need

37 hours a week Mon - Fri:
Latest start time is 08:30, most of the team start at 7am (finish time dependent on start time), earlier finish on a Friday!

Up to £15.37 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £20.86

Are you a Credit Controller who can build strong customer relationships and collaborate to resolve issues? Would you like to work for a world-renowned brand?

We are looking for a Credit Controller to join our client s Financial Services Team in Peterborough. This is a 6 - 9 month contract which may extend, in line with business need. You ll manage a portfolio of key global customers, driving cash collection, reducing overdue debt, and minimising payment risk. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to global matrix operations within a globally renowned Fortune 100 organisation

What the Credit Controller will do:

• Adhere to dunning process to ensure customers pay to agreed terms
• Negotiate payment plans, recovering interest and ensuring collection deadlines are met
• Provide weekly Customer account updates to the Credit Manager & debt recovery progress
• Lead customer and sales team aged debt reviews
• Evaluate customers regularly for risk of bad debt
• Support month-end closing activities
• Effectively execute internal practices in accordance with policy and corporate guidelines
• Support the external audit process and internal SOX compliance reviews
• Contribute towards process improvements, utilising data analytics to deliver new initiatives

What we re looking for from you:

• Experience in credit control is preferred, along with confidence and professionalism, and the ability to arrange meetings and follow up/chase where necessary
• Someone who is flexible and adaptable who understands the necessity and value of accuracy; and can complete tasks with a high level of precision
• Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools/techniques to collect data from a variety of sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion (ie. Power BI)
• Fluent in Microsoft Excel
• Good knowledge of accounting, experience with credit insurance would be an advantage
• Power BI experience or AAT qualification (or equivalent) would be an advantage

To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.

The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.